Cityscape: San Fernando Cathedral

Updated 9:53 am, Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Photo: Helen L. Montoya, San Antonio Express-News

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The original cornerstone for San Fernando Cathedral was set in 1738, but the structure we recognize today is the result of a major renovation project begun in 1868 by Francois Giraud, who eventually became San Antonio's mayor.

The original cornerstone for San Fernando Cathedral was set in 1738, but the structure we recognize today is the result of a major renovation project begun in 1868 by Francois Giraud, who eventually became San

An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe graces the main door of San Fernando Cathedral as people line up to pay her respects on the eve of her feast day on Thursday night, Dec. 11, 2008. Catholics celebrate the date as the anniversary of her appearance in Mexico in the year 1531.

An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe graces the main door of San Fernando Cathedral as people line up to pay her respects on the eve of her feast day on Thursday night, Dec. 11, 2008. Catholics celebrate the date